Best Wellswood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,431 students in the neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Wellswood are Trinity School For Children and Mendenhall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Mendenhall Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5202 N Mendenhall Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 872-5221
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa, FL include Trinity School For Children and Mendenhall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Wellswood, Tampa public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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